Around 1,068 hectares of railway land is under encroachment: Railway Minister

Indian Railways faces encroachment on 1,068 hectares, a mere 0.21% of its vast landholdings. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted technological advancements like drone surveys and digitization to curb new encroachments. He emphasized a humanitarian approach for existing cases, often collaborating with state governments for solutions, while also focusing on transparent land utilization for development.